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Residents’ noise concerns prompt council to seek cost of fully closing Lake Crest Drive crossing
Summary
After residents complained about train horn and bell noise at the Lake Crest Drive crossing, staff outlined four options including quiet zones and barriers; the council asked staff to return with the cost of a full closure.
Sept. 22, 2025 — Residents near the Lake Crest Drive train crossing told the Shawnee City Council they were troubled by train horns and crossing signal bells, and staff presented four possible responses ranging from quiet zones to physical barriers.
Why it matters: The crossing remains open to emergency vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles even though it is closed to most major vehicular traffic. Continued horn use has prompted neighborhood complaints about noise.
What staff presented and what council asked for: The railway company considers the closing temporary, so trains continue to sound their horns, staff said. Staff provided four options: the first three would implement quiet zones; the fourth would install barriers intended to reduce horn noise. After hearing from residents and discussing the options, the council directed staff to return with the cost of a full closure of the Lake Crest Drive crossing at a future meeting.
Next steps: City staff will develop cost estimates for a full closure and report back to council. The meeting summary did not include dollar figures or a timeline for any work.
Ending: No formal action to close the crossing was taken at the Sept. 22 meeting; the item remains under study.
